ACLS Certification Pharmacology Practice Test Results

Question 1
71% answer correctly
A patient is in pulseless VTach. Two shocks and one dose of epinephrine have been given. The next drug/dose to anticipate to administer is:
Amiodarone 150 mg
Lidocaine 0.5 mg/kg
Vasopressin 40U
Amiodarone 300 mg
Epinephrine 3 mg
Question 2
62% answer correctly
You arrive on-scene with the Code Team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously advised “no shock indicated”. A rhythm now finds asystole. The next action you would take is to:
Call for a pulse check
Attempt intubation with minimal CPR interruption
Place IV or IO access
Place a Combitube or Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
Question 3
85% answer correctly
A patient with a possible ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Which of the following would be a contraindication for administration of nitrates?
BP > 180 systolic
Use of phosphodiesterase inhibitor within 12 hours
Left ventricular infarct with bilateral rales
HR of 90/min